Complimentary Passes to the NFMLA Latinx & Hispanic Virtual Film Festival with The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Friday, September 25th - Saturday, September 26th
You’re invited to join NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) for a virtual edition of the annual NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) Film Festival InFocus: Latinx & Hispanic Cinema event, powered by Seed&Spark. The InFocus: Latinx & Hispanic Cinema line-up consists of two shorts programs and a feature
Virtual Networking Event for ALUMNI Chapman Partners with USC TEN for Annual Networking Event
Hollywood Now Hollywood Now returns for 2020 virtually! Join the top entertainment schools in the country as we rub proverbial elbows, exchange ideas, and make things happen at the annual event using the platform Hio. This is the perfect opportunity to expand your network of creatives, executives, agents and lawyers to include passionate and driven
“We Got A Problem With Groundwater” headed to LA Shorts Fest A Film by Shelby Baldock ‘16
A new short film by Shelby Baldock (MFA in Film Production – Directing ’16) is headed to LA Shorts International Film Festival and will later be premiering online on the Atticus Review in October. We had the opportunity to hear from Shelby on his new film and his experience here at Chapman. What can you
Film Festival Corner Update 8/31/20
As the summer festivals begin to wrap up, the fall festivals finalize their programs, and the spring festivals begin to open for submissions our students are still sending their completed films out for consideration. Here are the latest updates about official selections and awards won: Rishabh Thakkar (MFA/DOCU ’20) – BIRDS WITHOUT WINGS Named a
6 Films to Watch on the 100th Anniversary of the Women’s Suffrage Movement With Analysis and Insight by Dr. Kelli Fuery
100 years after the Women’s Suffrage Movement in the United States, films about female empowerment and crucial moments in women’s rights movements aren’t the easiest to come by. “Films about suffrage are dependent on very different cultural histories and social movements. A universal story about gaining the right to vote isn’t possible,” said Dr. Kelli
Introducing New Part-Time Lecturers Welcome!
New Adjunct Faculty Malik studied biology with an emphasis in computer science at UC Irvine. He’s a passionate serial entrepreneur who has built a multitude of startups in various industries and is currently a co-founder and partner of BingeLabs, one of the world’s leading media research firms focusing on streaming and new-age entertainment. Brianna is
A Podcast To Help You Build Your Career in Production Chapman alumnus partners with former CU professor
Like many of you, I listen to a lot of podcasts. Even now during the pandemic (when I’m not driving in LA traffic every day), I still make time to listen to my favorite shows. I’m obsessed with learning about leadership, business, psychology, politics, and, of course, film & entertainment. For years I’ve enjoyed Scriptnotes,
Dodge College Thesis Film, PURPLE EYES, Urges Viewers to Stand Up For What They Believe In, Especially in Times of Polarization
Traditionally, the science fiction genre has been used to indirectly critique social and political issues. Dodge College thesis film, Purple Eyes, uses it to highlight the problem of extreme polarization and the importance of activism. The film is about an anti-android activist who is invited to speak at a pro-android event and the extreme opposition
Film Festival Corner Update 7/20/20
Film festivals are continuing to make the transition to online screenings and events, with a handful of festivals hopeful that a hybrid event of in person and online screenings might be possible in the fall. Despite all of this, our students are still submitting their completed projects for consideration and taking advantage of what a
Dodge College Career Corner Week of June 22-28, 2020
The Dodge College Career Corner is your one-stop shop for career news. Check in weekly to a new post with updates. It is highly encouraged to meet with your Career Advisor (CA), Jon Hernandez. Please schedule an appointment via Handshake. Appointments are available Monday through Friday and via Zoom. Your CA can help you tailor your resume